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Rebecca L.


Mundelein, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Teacher Available For Babysitting

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I am a mother of 4 and grandmother to 1. I have experience babysitting infants through teenage. I have had CPR training. I have also worked as a preschool teacher. I was in charge of up to 20 4-year-old. I have experience with epi-pen, nebulizer, physical and cognitive disabilities. I also have experience with insulin, sugar...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Arleta S.


Arlington Heights, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Arleta and I am a mother of two- a 14 boy and 23-year-old girl. I prefer spending time outside with the children where they can run around and use their imagination to the fullest. I like creating fun crafts for the children to make, playing fun games, and creating activities with the children. I am very structured...
Arleta can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

I have had experience working with adults with special needs. I would take them to do one on one activities, provide needed personal care, and administer medication.
Abigail can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Amber R.


Glenview, IL

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

Nurse Aide/ Caregiver

Hi! I have experience with pediatric home care. I've assisted with cerebral palsy, seizure watch, fall risks, cognitive disabilities and personal experience with ASD. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out and we can schedule a chat! :)
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Paola N.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$16-18/hr4 yrs exp

My Goal Is To Graduate From College As A Preschool Teacher.

Hi, I'm Paola and I love kids! I have been babysitting since 2021, and have experience with preemies, children, teenagers and everything in between . I'm dependable and honest. I've nannied for many families before, and I have experience with special needs (autism, etc). I enjoy playing outside, arts and crafts, and reading...
Paola can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Jennifer B.


Highwood, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a teaching Assistant at a school with children who have special needs, and am looking for some extra work in the afternoons or early evenings to help out your family! My interests include watching and playing sports. Any outdoor activities i. e. going to the park, the beach, the pool. Arts and crafts, board games, cooking...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sarah N.


Lake Zurich, IL

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello My name is Sarah. I have recently, retired from working after 29 years. I have worked with special needs/senior adults in all capacities. I have decided now that I would like to work only part time with the elderly. I'm looking more for companion/assistant positions. I don't have the medical background so I'm not able to...
Sarah can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
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Linda P.


Arlington Heights, IL

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Registered Nurse And Care Giver

I am a RN with a 40 year multi- faceted career to include pediatrics for 14 years with special needs children at Shriners hospital. My natural abilities to be a care giver are part of my daily life. I am also a very young at heart and active grandmother. I am looking for a part time position in the field of child care to...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alexis F.


Barrington, IL

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Alexis F., Babysitter

Hello! My name is alexis f., I am 18 years old, and I have just graduated from Barrington high school. I plan to study elementary education, as well as political science. I would describe myself as kind, funny, and useful. I have been involved in various elementary educational classes since my freshman year of high school. I...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

I have worked in the special education field, mostly with high-risk students. I love the field and the challenges, even at times, it can be overwhelming. I've worked with students of various needs and I love to learn the way a child expresses their emotions and needs in various ways. Using visuals, AACs, star-charts, oh my ,...
Hi there! I am self contained autism teacher for 1st and 2nd graders. I have had an abundance amount of experience caring for individuals with down syndrome and children who are on the spectrum. Please reach out to me if you are seeking a caregiver for a child with special needs or a child without. :)
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Thet K.


Wheeling, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time/Full-time CNA Caregiver

I worked in nursing home for a year. I have been working as CNA/caregiver in home health setting since 2010. I have had experiences in taking care of clients with quadriplegic, Cerebral Palsy (mild to severe type), Autism, mental illness, Asperger's, ADHD, Neurological genetic disorder and other special needs. I also possess the...
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Rebecca B.


Palatine, IL

$20-27/hr6 yrs exp

My Nickname Is Becca! I Want To Be An Person That You Can Trust To Take Care Of Your Kids.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Rebecca and I've been babysitting for over 5 years and have experience with children of all ages, with children with special needs and also new born babies. I drive very well, I love sports and love doing creative activities, I really enjoy planning including lots of fun things in the weekly or monthly schedule. I...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi! My name is Evelina, I'm Ukrainian and I'm 19 years old. I'm a licensed practical nurse and I work as an elementary school nurse! All my previous work experience has been with kids, ranging from different ages, as well as special needs. I would love to offer date night sitting or any help needed! I'm available on the weekends...
Evelina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Amy L.


Lake Forest, IL

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of Teens Looking For Occasional/PT Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified teacher of K-9th grade and a mom of 2 awesome teenagers. I have taught 4th, 2nd and 1st grades and worked part-time in a special needs preschool. love playing with kids and encouraging them to learn, grow, explore, and have fun. I prefer being active -- getting outside, going to the park and exploring nature. I...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Jennifer M.


Wheeling, IL

$23-28/hr10 yrs exp

I am an experienced mother who has cared for two special needs children. My daughter had cancer at 9. My son was speech and language delayed, LD, and has ADHD.
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Jessica H.


Palatine, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking To Put My Skills To Use!

Hello! my name is Jessica. I have spent most of my adult life babysitting/ nannying. I love being around kids and watching them grow. I also have worked with children with sensory issues and physical disabilities. On top of that I have worked in the emergency room transporting people so I have experience with all age groups in...
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Judith D.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...
Judith can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Destiny B.


Highland Park, IL

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

Loving And Hardworking Caregiver & Helper

I was a live in care giver and life manager for a young adult with Down syndrome for 6 years. Previously I was a house manager for busy household with 2 homes to care and manage in the city and suburbs. Love to care for others and lighten the load on parents!
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Agnieszka G.


Mount Prospect, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse For Your Needs

Hello. I used to be a nurse in my country, Poland and worked in the hospital for several years. I have experience(20 years)with many medical conditions and problems. Please, feel free to contact me, so we could discuss your situation. Thank you very much.

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